A Surprised Baby For Doctor Hottie

e Chuck Taylor low-tops in mind, perfectly broken in after years of use, scuffe

heels at a million miles per hour. But, as an event plann

Manila Hotel's Event Hall, a massive space decked ou

a cheeky smile on her face. "The kitchen is set up and ready to go, and they'll be whi

Kendra's quick steps clicking click-click-click as she struggle

and plenty more in the cocktail area – mor

r "Are you sure

e-eyed look she always gave me when she knew she was about to get chewed out. "Um, yeah," she said. "Guests al

five years I'd been running this business. She could, however, be overly accommodatin

, and I mean no one, who isn't on the list will be admitted. I don't care i

have more people here?" "More pe

that, but we want people to feel like they really missed out on something by not getting in, and next year when we throw the

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auction will be livestreamed." Anyone interested in bidding can do so from the comfort of their colo

n my words. I came to a halt once more, about a doze

d. "Let's take a lo

e ca

ffair, with stainless-steel surfaces and appliances gleaming under the harsh overhead lights. A few dozen kitchen workers whizzed around, c

d through, knowing I was the woman in char

Chef J

the din of dishe

th a fleshy face and a rotund belly that stretched

latest on th

nd the station and was handed a round white plate with a series of intricatel

late and shoved it into my mouth, groan

llo roll pastry with fi

full. "It's really, really

schetta made with loca

and swallowing. "Classic and

" Pita bread topped with sir

nd a hard swallow. "It's also good. "Howe

t exactl

rrowed as h

g is heavy

an stocks in their portfolios," he said, looking down at the tray, then at me. And half

ht with a smile. "You don't get it

"see what I mean?" with

puzzled loo

ls...no bread, of course

with kimchi on

ng in mind," he said w

Oh, and can you do a re-up on this app plate?" I've

s yo

the sous-chefs. The food was replaced a few moments later. I

pproached the front door. "This auctio

you s

etending to b

crazy." Nothing beats seeing seventy-something society ladies drooli

. It was huge, done up in Art Deco style, with tall, vaulted ceilings that stretched up into forever, a gorgeous mural of the founding of Manila Hotel in the center, crystal chandeliers hanging overhead. The floor was st

me of the charity organizing the event. I loved being able to organize charity events, and the fact t

aid. "I'd like to actually attend a p

. "You're aware of the cost

hand, I found the wo

ickly." Make a quick sweep of the serving staff to ensure they are presentable. And if

it, boss," Kendra said as she walked awa

en pushed up a bit so her feet weren't on it, looking so pregnant that a sudden surprise might make her pop

ed as she extended her han

izers. She placed it on her round belly and qu

t you're not savoring those," I r

ths pregnant and constantly in a s

having a large pregnancy belly. "Nice sh

these ol

htly off the table. "Don't worry, they

ing about since I put these on." I reached down and tapped my ink-black, glossy hee

ow how they say your feet will swell? It's not a joke – every pair of shoes feels like the ones you had t

ared. "My legs ar

as dashing as ever, dressed in a fitted tux with a coal-black overcoat on top. He slid the coa

e lips. Then he formed a thoughtful expression on his face. "Hmm

for that," I pointed out. "

with a charming smirk. "Trust me when I say

you tell me how you like it when you've got a ti

dom. Even though I was content with my life, a part of me wondered if I'd ever have anything like what they had. My dating

he stood up and looked around the event h

enue as beautiful as this doe

my company," he warned. "You got the

ank you for t

n on her face, as if she had something she wan

laced her plate on the ta

ed something. "Gia, there's somet

t is

dd someone to the li

ttle honestly. "Well, you know how

ed. "I'd only recommend it if

ore money for charity, and if he gets the Joven Bermas st

ge hands together. "He's backstage righ

all,"

ground and heaved herself out of her seat. "You guys do that, and I'm going to s

lovely," Joven said

this isn't your way of flattering me, so I let your friend

me, once you see him, you'll realize he doesn't need to be'sold.' He's a

ike you're getting

"Perhaps I will. Just d

gether. Kendra was whipping the serving staff

" he said. "

ad a fantastic body. His shoulders were broad, his arms were massive, and his dark hair was slicked back. He had a phone to his

alled out, attracting th

st hearing the name. No way, no

ned, and th

s if it was all a big game to him – a big game he knew how to win. He hun

his voice dripping with arro